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American agroforestry accelerates with new funding announcements
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American agroforestry accelerates with new funding announcements

The announcement of $60 million in support from the Department of Agriculture in particular has stoked enthusiasm for this sustainable agriculture technique that also sequesters carbon and boosts biodiversity.

Earth Day founder calls for an end to plastic pollution
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Earth Day founder calls for an end to plastic pollution

Denis Hayes was the principal national organizer of the first Earth Day in 1970, and he took the event to the international stage in 1990. He is board chair of the international Earth Day Network, and President of the Bullitt Foundation. Earth Day 2018 is slated for April 22 and focuses on plastic pollution, so Mongabay …
ORIGINAL REPORTING
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EPA moves to further limit protections for wetlands

Burned foundation of a home next to burned out car and trees.

Wildfire survivors face hidden risks from lingering toxic pollution

A hand places pennies in a glass jar with an image of a house roof covered in solar panels in background.

Solar power surges ahead despite political opposition

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Trump administration seeks to reframe climate change as beneficial

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US Supreme Court clears way for climate lawsuits against Big Oil

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Farmers face funding cuts as Trump administration reconsiders climate-linked grants

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Community activists plead to be heard through “closed doors” outside nation’s top energy conference

Community activists plead to be heard through “closed doors” outside nation’s top energy conference

Facade of the Environmental Protection Agency with blue sky and clouds behind.

EPA faces legal pushback over canceled climate grants